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AR145 Assembly2R Floor[Second Statement 11/16/20 STATEMENT TO   [First Reprint] ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No.

145  STATE withOF AssemblyNEW FloorJERSEY Amendments219th (ProposedLEGISLATURE by  AssemblymanINTRODUCED KARABINCHAK)MARCH 23, 2020   ADOPTED:  Sponsored by:

NOVEMBERAssemblyman  16,ROBERT 2020J.         This Assembly amendment replaces the preamble and section 1 with language substantially similar to the language in the resolution as originally introduced. 

KARABINCHAK District 18 (Middlesex) Assemblyman  GORDON M.

JOHNSON District 37 (Bergen) Assemblyman  NICHOLAS CHIARAVALLOTI District 31 (Hudson)   Co-Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman DiMaso, Assemblymen Freiman, Calabrese and Assemblywoman Timberlake         SYNOPSIS      Commemorates New Jersey-Taiwan sister state relationship and recognizes importance of strong and enduring partnership between New Jersey and Taiwan.

  CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT      As amended by the General Assembly on November 16, 2020.

   An Assembly Resolution 1[commemorating the New Jersey-Taiwan sister state relationship and recognizing the importance of a strong and enduring partnership between New Jersey and Taiwan] 2[recognizing the strong and enduring partnership between New Jersey and Taiwan, and congratulating President-elect Dr.

Tsai, Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Dr.

Lai, Ching-te1] commemorating the New Jersey-Taiwan sister state relationship and recognizing the importance of a strong and enduring partnership between New Jersey and Taiwan2.

  1[Whereas, The United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are bonded by their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a free market economy;

and Whereas, New Jersey and Taiwan have enjoyed a close and prosperous affiliation since 1989, when they entered into a sister state relationship;

and Whereas, In 2019, New Jersey exported approximately $460 million worth of products to Taiwan, making Taiwan the 5th largest export market for the State in Asia, and both sides are committed to strengthening bilateral economic ties;

and Whereas, More than 100 Taiwanese companies have invested in New Jersey, including Formosa Plastic Corporation, Eva Air, Evergreen Marine, Yang Mine Marine Transport, and AAEON Electronics, Inc., all of which helped to create jobs in this State;

and Whereas, Individuals from Taiwan who have immigrated to this country and to New Jersey have contributed greatly to the State’s diversity, thriving international culture, and economic development;

and Whereas, Taiwan is the 10th largest trading partner of the United States, with bilateral trade totaling $85.5 billion in 2019;

and Whereas, The United States Congress passed the landmark Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) in to sustain a close, bilateral relationship as well as to advance mutual security and commercial interests between the United States and Taiwan;

and Whereas, The TRA has served as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations and has helped to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait;

and Whereas, The United States has assisted Taiwan in participating in the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), and will continue to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in these and other international organizations;

now, therefore,]1 2[1Whereas, The United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are bonded by their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a free market economy;

and Whereas, The Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) has served as the cornerstone of U.S.-Taiwan relations and has helped to preserve peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait;

and Whereas, New Jersey and Taiwan have enjoyed a close and prosperous affiliation since 1989, when they entered into a sister state relationship;

and Whereas, On January 11, 2020, Taiwan held yet another successful election of the president and vice president, re-electing Dr.

Tsai, Ing-wen as president and electing Dr.

Lai, Ching-te as vice president, a demonstration of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy;

and Whereas, Taiwan is the 10th largest trading partner of the United States, with bilateral trade totaling $85.5 billion in 2019;

and Whereas, In 2019, New Jersey exported approximately $460 million worth of products to Taiwan, making Taiwan the 5th largest export market for the State in Asia, and both sides are committed to strengthening bilateral economic ties;

and Whereas, In order to strengthen bilateral trade with the United States, the government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has expressed its wish to sign a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States;

and Whereas, New Jersey is home to a growing number of Taiwanese companies, including Formosa Plastics Corporation, Eva Air, Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine Transport, the Friendwell Group of Companies, and AAEON Electronic Inc., all of which helped to create jobs in this State;

and Whereas, Individuals from Taiwan who have immigrated to this country and to New Jersey have contributed greatly to the State’s diversity, thriving international culture, and economic development;

and Whereas, The State of New Jersey and Taiwan signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the issuance of driver licenses in 2019, creating greater convenience for the people on both sides and deepening relations between Taiwan and the State of New Jersey;

and Whereas, The United States has assisted Taiwan in participating in the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), and will continue to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in these and other international organizations;

and Whereas, This Assembly supports enhancing the relations between New Jersey and Taiwan, and it is fitting and proper that this Assembly congratulates President Dr.

Tsai, Ing-wen on her re-election as the president of Taiwan and Vice President-elect Dr.

Lai, Ching-te on his election to office;

now, therefore,1]2 2Whereas, The United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) are bonded by the shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and a free market economy;

and Whereas, New Jersey and Taiwan have enjoyed a close and prosperous affiliation since 1989, when they entered into a sister state relationship;

and Whereas, In 2019, New Jersey exported approximately $460 million worth of products to Taiwan, making Taiwan the 5th largest export market for the State in Asia, and both sides are committed to strengthening bilateral economic ties;

and Whereas, More than 100 Taiwanese companies have invested in New Jersey, including Formosa Plastic Corporation, Eva Air, Evergreen Marine, Yang Mine Marine Transport, and AAEON Electronics, Inc., all of which helped to create jobs in this State;

and Whereas, Individuals from Taiwan who have immigrated to this country and to New Jersey have contributed greatly to the State’s diversity, thriving international culture, and economic development;